1. (

• clasp

) a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together ;

2. (

• clasp ,
• clench ,
• clutch ,
• clutches ,
• grasp ,
• grip ,
• hold

) the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" ;

1. (

• clasp

) hold firmly and tightly ;

2. (

• brooch ,
• clasp ,

) fasten with or as if with a brooch ;

3. (

• buckle ,
• clasp ,

) fasten with a buckle or buckles ;

4. (

• clasp ,

) grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands" ;